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Learn More About The Laws Affecting Your Case

While there’s no substitute for hiring an experienced lawyer, learning about the laws that affect your case is empowering. At Sheridan & Dulas, P.A., we regularly publish blogs about topics such as DUI/DWI, family law, and more. Our goal is to make complex legal topics simple so that you can make informed decisions about your specific case.

Types of misdemeanors and how they affect your life

If you’ve been charged with a misdemeanor, you may be wondering how bad of a mess you’ve gotten yourself into. In this post, we’ll be covering the types of misdemeanors under Minnesota law, the penalties involved in each, and how they can affect your life should you be found guilty.

Minnesota Burglary Defense Attorney

Burglary, also known as “breaking and entering”, is the act of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime inside: whether it’s theft, vandalism, or something else.

How long does an expungement take?

How long an expungement takes depends on your state’s laws. Generally speaking, once you are eligible for expungement, it is likely to take around 2-6 months to complete the process.

How to get license back after DUI in Minnesota

If you’re arrested for DUI in Minnesota, your license will be immediately revoked. Assuming the revocation becomes a part of your record, this post is about how to reinstate your license after a DUI in Minnesota. The length of your revocation will depend on your alcohol-related driving history, but for every revocation, there is a $680 reinstatement fee.

Can you rent a car with a DUI?

If you’ve been convicted of a DUI, your options for renting a car will be limited depending on your specific rental company’s policies. If you have a restricted, suspended, or conditional license, you will be unable to rent a car as all companies require a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

First-time minor DWI offenders face serious penalties

The penalties that first-time minor DWI offenders face may vary, but typically include fines, community service and a license revocation or suspension. Depending on the facts of your case (including your alcohol content, or BAC), however, penalties may be harsher.

Evading arrest in Minnesota

If you evade the police in Minnesota — on foot, in a car, or otherwise — you may be charged with an offense. In Minnesota, this charge is called “fleeing a peace officer” or "obstructing legal process".

What is a terroristic threat?

You can be charged with a crime for threatening violence. Here’s what you need to know.

Can you refuse a field sobriety test?

You can legally refuse to take field sobriety tests, and you should refuse. You don’t want to allow unreliable evidence (or evidence that has been improperly obtained) to be used against you in court.

Indecent exposure laws in Minnesota: a lawyer explains everything you need to know

Indecent exposure charges are more common than you think. A spontaneous decision, a misunderstanding, or even a moment of bad judgment can result in serious criminal consequences. If you've been charged with indecent exposure in Minnesota, here's what you need to know.